1997 HONDA CIVIC Workshop Manual

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual )
20, Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint
castle nut. and remove the nut.
COTTER.PINReplace.On reassembly,bend the cotter Pan
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CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgl m,36-,

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (contdl
NOTE: Replace the bearing with a new one after removal.
27. Separate the hub from the knuckle using the special
tools and a hydraulic press.
CAUTION:

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual I
NOTE: Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in
high flash point solvent before reassembly.
31. Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the specialtools and a press as shown
NOTE: Place the wh

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual Front Suspension
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Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Remove the knuckle (see page 18-11).
Remove the boot by prying the set ring off.
Check the boot for deterioration and damage.
replace if necessary.
Inst

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual Front Damper
!Ball Joint Boot RePlacement
1.Remove the set ring and the boot.
CAUTION: Do not contaminate the boot installa-
tion section with grease.
Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual Front Damper
Disassembly/lnspection
Disassembly1. Compress the damper spring with the spring com-pressor according to the manufacturer,s instruc-
tions, then remove the self-lockino nut.
CAUTION: Do

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual \Reassembly
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Install the damper unit on a spring compressor.
Assemble the damper in reverse order of removal
except the damper mounting washer and self lock-
ing nut.
NOTE: Align the bottom o

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual Front Damper
Installation (contd)
2. Install the damper fork over the driveshaft and onto
the lower arm. Install the front damper into the
damper fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the
slot in